Nebraska Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your take-home pay in Nebraska after federal tax, FICA, and NE state income tax, using official 2026 rates.
Estimated take-home pay · Nebraska
$48,540 / year
Monthly
$4,045
Biweekly
$1,867
Hourly
$23.34
- Gross pay
- $60,000
- Federal income tax
- −$5,020
- NE state income tax
- −$1,850
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$3,720
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$870
- Take-home pay
- $48,540
- Effective tax rate
- 19.1%
How Nebraska taxes paychecks in 2026
Nebraska uses 3 graduated brackets from 2.5% to 4.5%. The 2026 standard deduction is $8,850 (single) / $17,700 (married).
Single filer · 2026 NE brackets
| 2.46% | Up to $4,130 |
| 3.51% | $4,130 – $24,760 |
| 4.55% | Over $24,760 |
Married filing jointly · 2026 NE brackets
| 2.46% | Up to $8,250 |
| 3.51% | $8,250 – $49,530 |
| 4.55% | Over $49,530 |
Nebraska's top rate is phasing down to 3.99% by 2027.
What makes Nebraska paychecks different
Nebraska's top rate dropped from 5.2% to 4.55% on January 1, 2026, the second-to-last step in a phase-down that ends at 3.99% in 2027. Three brackets remain: 2.46% on the first $4,130 of taxable income for a single filer, 3.51% up to $24,760, and 4.55% above that. The standard deduction is $8,850 single and $17,700 joint, and a $176 personal credit per person comes off the tax bill. Since 2025 Social Security is fully exempt.
No Nebraska city or county taxes income, and there are no reciprocity agreements, so Council Bluffs residents who work in Omaha pay Nebraska tax on those wages and take a credit in Iowa. Nothing is withheld for state paid leave or disability programs.
Nebraska's real tax story is property tax. Effective rates on homes are among the ten highest in the country, and the legislature has spent several sessions trying to shift school funding away from property taxes, with only partial success. The state sales tax is 5.5% and cities add up to 2%, so Omaha and Lincoln shoppers pay 7% to 7.5%.
Updated for 2026: Nebraska's top income tax rate fell from 5.2% to 4.55% for 2026 and is scheduled to reach 3.99% in 2027.
Nebraska take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, standard deduction, no dependents. Click a salary for the full 50-state comparison.
| Gross salary | Net / year | Net / month | Net / biweekly | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $29,590 | $2,466 | $1,138 | 15.5% |
| $45,000 | $37,170 | $3,097 | $1,430 | 17.4% |
| $55,000 | $44,750 | $3,729 | $1,721 | 18.6% |
| $65,000 | $52,330 | $4,361 | $2,013 | 19.5% |
| $75,000 | $59,060 | $4,922 | $2,272 | 21.3% |
| $85,000 | $65,640 | $5,470 | $2,525 | 22.8% |
| $100,000 | $75,510 | $6,292 | $2,904 | 24.5% |
| $120,000 | $88,670 | $7,389 | $3,410 | 26.1% |
| $150,000 | $107,846 | $8,987 | $4,148 | 28.1% |
How Nebraska compares
Nebraska's top rate of 4.5% is #27 of 51 US jurisdictions. For comparison, a $60,000 single filer keeps $48,540 in Nebraska versus $50,390 in no-tax Texas and $47,961 in California. See all rates on the 2026 state income tax table.
Nebraska paycheck FAQ
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Nebraska?+
A single filer earning $60,000 in Nebraska takes home about $48,540 per year ($4,045/month) in 2026: $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to FICA, and $1,850 to Nebraska state taxes.
What is the Nebraska income tax rate in 2026?+
Nebraska's 2026 income tax runs from 2.5% to 4.5% across 3 brackets (single filer).
Does Nebraska tax 401(k) contributions?+
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce both your federal and Nebraska taxable income, so deferring salary lowers this year's tax bill.
What taxes come out of a paycheck in Nebraska?+
Every Nebraska paycheck loses federal income tax (10%–37% brackets) and FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 + 1.45% Medicare). Nebraska uses 3 graduated brackets from 2.5% to 4.5%.
Is Nebraska a high-tax or low-tax state for take-home pay?+
Nebraska's top marginal rate of 4.5% ranks #27 highest of the 51 US jurisdictions in 2026. At $60,000, a single filer keeps 81% of gross pay.